December 15, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: School Priority Registration, Lando Coding Class, Brown Bags Needed
- SCEF News: Read-A-Thon
- Community News: Math Parent Night
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, 12/16: SCSD Math Parent Night
Thur, 12/19: Minimum Day
Fri, 12/20/2024 - Mon, 1/3/2025: Winter Break
Wed, 1/1 - Fri 1/31: SCSD New Student Priority Registration
Thur, 1/16- Fri 1/31: SCEF Read-A-Thon
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
It is hard to believe that this is my last message of 2024. We are only a few days away from a well-deserved couple of weeks off for both students and teachers. This is a great time for everyone to recharge their batteries and come back ready for school in January.
As a reminder, Thursday, December 19th is a minimum day for all students. All students (including early/late bird K students) will attend school from 8:25 a.m. -12:25 p.m. There will be no school Friday, December 20 - Friday, January 3rd. School will resume on Monday, January 6th on a normal schedule.
I am hoping during our two week break, your children have opportunities to continue learning and exploring the world. Whether it’s digging in a park or backyard or visiting a museum or reading new books from the library, there are various ways students can be challenged to ask and investigate new wonders. Here are some activities and resources to explore:
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Reading Buddies or Family storytime at the San Carlos public library
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Find a local skating rink and try out ice skating
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Make a fort to cover the living room
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Watch a favorite movie inside the fort
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Go on a night hike
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Build a snowman (real or a craft)
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Donate old toys & books to a local charity or daycare
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Make a gingerbread house
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Do a puzzle bigger than you’ve ever done before
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Write a thank you letter for a favorite gift
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Play dominoes
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Look at photos from the year and create a scrapbook
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Enjoy your time together as a family and share a great book together. Here is a great list from Common-Sense Media on 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They’re 12.
I am so grateful to come to work every day and work with such a great group of people: talented educators, engaged students, and supportive parents and community members. I wish you all a happy holiday season and a joyous New Year! My New Year’s wish for our students is to look forward to the upcoming year with confidence and courage, and be prepared to fill a book’s empty pages with all of their wishes and dreams!
Last Reminder: Any Lost and Found Items Left After Tomorrow, December 16th Will Be Donated!
Our lost and found is overflowing. Please stop by and look through the items to see if you recognize any missing items from your son or daughter’s closet. Anything left after December 18th will be donated to a local charity. In the future, please label jackets and sweatshirts with your child’s name so that they can find their way back to you.
Leah Scholer
Weekly Menu
School News
New Student Priority Registration Starts in January!
SCSD New Student Priority Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens January 8 and closes January 31, 2025. Register future students during this window to secure their spot. For detailed information, visit our How to Register for the 2025-26 School Year page. If you have questions, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or email [email protected].
Note: Current TK-7th grade students do not need to re-register.
For Parents of 4-year-olds:
Transitional Kindergarten is expanding! Children born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021 are eligible to start TK in August 2025. Be sure to register during the Priority Registration period to help us plan for the appropriate number of classrooms.
For Incoming TK/K Families (2025-26):
Attend your school's Parent Information Meeting on January 29, 2025. More details will be available on your school’s website in January.
Lando at White Oaks Starting in Jan!
Lando Coding & Game Design: Our classes are designed to engage beginning to intermediate coders. Instead of your typical coding puzzles, students learn by creating mini-games. They’ll master key concepts — such as sequencing, variables, conditionals, and events — all while enjoying the process of building games for themselves and their friends. We provide laptops loaded with our distraction-free version of Scratch. Mondays starting Jan 13. $40 per 2 hr class; 1st to 3rd Graders. Sign up at: www.FindLando.com/WhiteOaks
Brown Bags for Hot Lunch
Every Wednesday on minimum days, our students pick up their hot lunches at recess. To make it easy for them to carry their meals—complete with fruit or veggies and milk—we use brown paper lunch bags.
We need your help to keep this program running smoothly! If you're able, please donate a pack of brown paper lunch bags. You can drop them off at the office anytime between now and the end of the school year.
Thank you for supporting our students and this wonderful program!
PTA News
SCEF News
Don’t Miss out! EARLY REGISTRATION for the annual SCEF/PTA Read-A-Thon ends on Friday, December 20th! The Read-A-Thon is a free 14-day program (January 16-31, 2025) that celebrates reading while raising funds for San Carlos School District schools. Participation is free and encouraged. Register early and you and your child will be entered into a raffle drawing. Prizes include Warriors tickets and gift cards to local businesses. REGISTER HERE TODAY!
MAKE YOUR END OF THE YEAR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TODAY
SCEF’s grants are only possible because of the generosity of our donors–parents, community members and businesses. SCEF is simply the vehicle through which people express their desire for quality public schools. Consider making a donation to the annual fund today. Visit our website for the many ways to support SCEF and your school. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.
Community News
SCSD Math Parent!
LEARN MATH STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT K-5 STUDENTS AT HOME
Is your student learning different strategies than you were taught in school? Not sure how to best help your child? Susan Resnick will share common math concepts taught in K-5th grade, including fractions, decimals, multiplication, division, and the bar model.
Monday, Dec 16
6:15-7:00 p.m. K-3rd Grade
7:15-8:00 p.m. 4th -5th Grade
District Office Board Room
1200 Industrial Road Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070
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Join us on Zoom
Find more information and sign- up HERE
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